HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 1, 2023

The question “Does HIPAA Apply to Employers” is one that has provoked many different responses due to the complicated nature of the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The HIPAA Privacy Rule is one of the most complicated pieces of legislation affecting the healthcare and health insurance industries.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

What happens if a nurse violates HIPAA Compliance Rules ? How are HIPAA violations dealt with and what are the penalties for individuals that accidentally or deliberately violate HIPAA and access, disclose, or share protected health information (PHI) without authorization? . What happens if a nurse violates HIPAA Rules?

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Healthcare Law Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

ICYMI (“in case you missed it”), there is an uptick in enforcement and scrutiny IRL (“in real life”) related to communications through social media and other public platforms by entities subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”).

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 9, 2023

In the realm of healthcare, HIPAA compliance is the de-facto standard, and compliance is non-negotiable. The onus is on healthcare organizations to ensure anyone handling sensitive patient information is well-trained and knowledgeable on HIPAA standards and practices. This is why HIPAA training software is so important.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 8, 2022

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets national standards to protect sensitive patient health information and to prevent that information from being disclosed without an individual’s knowledge or consent. Do I Need to be HIPAA Compliant? appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Penalties for HIPAA violations can be issued by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and state attorneys general. In addition to financial penalties, covered entities are required to adopt a corrective action plan to bring policies and procedures up to the standards demanded by HIPAA. .

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American Medical Compliance

MAY 15, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) became law in 1996. It establishes a set of national standards to protect the privacy and security of individuals’ health information. These include healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses, as well as their business associates.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 2, 2022

The Health Insurance Accountability and Portability Act (HIPAA) introduced multiple HIPAA rights. Unfortunately, the failure to comply with Privacy Rule HIPAA rights is one of the leading reasons for complaints to the HHS Office for Civil Rights. Rights under the Privacy Rule.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 29, 2023

It has been 27 years since President Clinton signed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) into law, but compliance is still proving a challenge for many HIPAA-regulated entities. The average HIPAA penalty has fallen from $2.6 reduction in total penalties compared to 2018, falling from $28.7

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 26, 2023

There is a common misconception that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) applies to health apps; however, the majority of health apps are not covered by HIPAA nor is the health information collected, stored, or transmitted by the apps.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 27, 2022

Almost as surely as summer follows spring, lawsuits follow breaches of protected health information. Here’s a roundup of recent HIPAA breach lawsuits and settlements. Lawsuits Increasing Following HIPAA Breaches – Facts and Figures. Let’s Simplify Compliance HIPAA and cybersecurity go hand-in-hand.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 29, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule on April 26, 2024, that updates the FTC Health Breach Notification Rule. In the event of a breach of covered data at a third party that provides services to vendors of PHRs or PHR-related entities, they are required to notify the PHR vendor or PHR-related entity in the event of a breach.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The Governor of Pennsylvania, Tom Wolf, has signed Senate Bill 696 into law, which expands the definition of personal information under the Breach of Personal Information Notification Act that warrants individual notifications to be issued in the event of a data breach. The updated law will take effect on May 2, 2023.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Achieving and maintaining compliance with the Privacy, Security, Breach Notification, and Omnibus Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can be a challenge for HIPAA-regulated entities. Wednesday, December 14th, 2022. Wednesday, December 14th, 2022. PT ¦ 12:00 p.m.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2022

Achieving and maintaining compliance with all provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Rules can be a challenge for healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and business associates of HIPAA-covered entities. Fortunately, help is at hand. PT ¦ 2:00 p.m.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

To address this concern, HIPAA and the Privacy Act were established to protect individuals’ privacy rights. We will delve into the importance of HIPAA and Privacy Act training in clinical environments. By undergoing HIPAA training, clinicians understand how to maintain patient confidentiality while providing high-quality care.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 2, 2023

The settlements pursued by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) are for egregious violations of HIPAA Rules. Settlements are also pursued to highlight common HIPAA violations to raise awareness of the need to comply with specific aspects of HIPAA Rules.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In three different events, hackers have gained access to email accounts, exposing Protected Health Information (PHI) of 138,000 individuals. In the first data breach event, a Maine based pharmacy reported a data breach that was discovered in May 2021 when suspicious activity was detected in an employee email account.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 19, 2023

A coalition of 24 state attorneys general has written to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to confirm their support for the proposed update to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule to strengthen reproductive health information privacy.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 25, 2023

There is no doubt that data storage in the cloud has many benefits for healthcare organizations; however, if electronic protected health information (ePHI) is to be stored in the cloud, it is necessary to use a HIPAA compliant cloud drive – a HIPAA compliant cloud storage solution from a cloud service provider (CSP).

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MedTrainer

JUNE 28, 2023

To ensure the safety of PHI, healthcare organizations have a responsibility to keep it safeguarded through HIPAA compliance management and by following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). What Is HIPAA Compliance? How Do You Maintain HIPAA Compliance?

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 7, 2023

However, with the increasing amount of sensitive patient information being stored electronically, it’s imperative for such software to be HIPAA compliant. What Makes Practice Management Software HIPAA Compliant? Regular backups of all system data to ensure business continuity in case of disasters or unforeseen events.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 29, 2024

. – These updates clarify the rule’s application to modern technologies like health apps and expand the information healthcare providers must disclose in the event of a data breach. This ensures these platforms are held accountable for safeguarding health data.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 21, 2023

When it comes to handling protected health information (PHI), it’s essential to ensure that all the necessary security measures are in place to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). However, not all cloud backup solutions are HIPAA compliant. Find Out More! Please Wait.

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HITECH is a critical aspect of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH? HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. Are all communications secure and private?

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Total HIPAA

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In the event of a breach, a company that has complied with the DPA can assert DPA compliance as a defense to any claim that may come up. How does this relate to HIPAA compliance? So, if your organization is one that is required to adhere to sector-specific laws, HIPAA compliance may be part of DPA compliance as well.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 15, 2022

HIPAA has placed many restrictions on telehealth services. While they were loosened in recent years because of a worldwide event you’ve probably heard of, they’re beginning to tighten their hold once more. Telehealth Compliance and HIPAA: What You Need to Know. First, let’s take a brief look at HIPAA as a refresher.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This information must be protected to avoid any legal implications and ensure compliance with privacy regulatory laws, like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). What is HIPAA? HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is an integral part of U.S.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 31, 2024

The HIPAA Journal has spoken with Ty Allen, Founder & CEO of SocialClimb. SocialClimb offers a comprehensive, HIPAA-compliant healthcare marketing platform that aligns with the goals of healthcare organizations of all types and sizes. Tell the readers about any significant event in your career.

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Healthcare Law Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Proposed changes to the federal substance use disorder law will increase provider efficiency and alignment with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The Proposed Rule’s impact will be a net positive for substance use disorder providers already required to comply with HIPAA.

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Total HIPAA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

With the right planning and questions, businesses can establish a relationship with a managed service provider (MSP) offering HIPAA Cloud Hosting services. HIPAA compliance and cloud computing. Public cloud HIPAA compliance refers to offerings by MSPs that conform to the privacy and security standards laid out in the HIPAA rules.

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C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 21, 2022

If the proposed rule is finalized, covered entities would have to comply within 24 months after the effective date of the final rule, and small health plans would have 36 months to comply. This change would enable refills to be distinguished from multiple dispensing events for a single fill, which would increase patient safety.

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MedTrainer

MAY 16, 2024

Below are courses common to many roles in ASC facilities that meet federal requirements for orientation or annual continuing education. Staff should review the requirements for their specific state to remain in compliance.

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Total HIPAA

OCTOBER 28, 2019

A newsletter on the importance of importance of HIPAA logging requirements states this: 1. “Audit logs are records of events based on applications, user, and systems. HIPAA log retention is also crucial; if the hospital had not archived the logs, investigators could not have found the incriminating records.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 18, 2022

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires HIPAA-covered entities and their business associates to complete a risk assessment. The risk assessment should not be viewed as a HIPAA compliance checkbox item to avoid financial penalties. Wednesday, September 21, 2022. ET / 11:00 a.m.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 24, 2022

PHC said it is reviewing and enhancing its policies and procedures relating to data protection and security, and additional security measures and safeguards will be implemented to protect against this type of event in the future. PHC is covering the cost of access to credit monitoring services for affected individuals for two years.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 31, 2023

As well as supplying private customers, the company works with more than five hundred health plans, managed care organizations, and other agencies to provide access to meals for people covered by Medicare and Medicare. At the time of publication, the company’s name does not appear on the HIPAA Breach Report.

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